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What Causes Sore Ankle And Feet After Taking Presolol?
Question: I am on Presolol 100 Have very sore ankles and feet . Is that a side effect? I am 81 This month and I take it for blood pressure
Brief Answer:
Get evaluated for calcium and iron deficinecy
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Presolol contains Labetalol. It is unlikely to cause these leg sores/cramps.
Such pains in calf or legs are known as Muscle Cramps. They would require evaluation for the cause.
Most common cause of such intermittent pains are:
1. Electrolyte Imbalances particularly Sodium disturbance.
2. Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency
3. Levocarnitine deficiency.
4. Intermittent Claudication - due to peripheral arterial disease.
I would advise you to see your doctor, if he feels this is intermittent claudication on clinical background, he will get a Venous Doppler done to rule out any atheromatous plaques. Also, he will get your serum electrolytes, Calcium and Vitamin D levels.
If your doppler comes out to be normal, he would start you on a supplement containing calcium, vitamin D and Levocarnitine.
Once started on this supplement you will start getting relief in 2-3 weeks.
Also get your blood sugars checked.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Get evaluated for calcium and iron deficinecy
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Presolol contains Labetalol. It is unlikely to cause these leg sores/cramps.
Such pains in calf or legs are known as Muscle Cramps. They would require evaluation for the cause.
Most common cause of such intermittent pains are:
1. Electrolyte Imbalances particularly Sodium disturbance.
2. Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency
3. Levocarnitine deficiency.
4. Intermittent Claudication - due to peripheral arterial disease.
I would advise you to see your doctor, if he feels this is intermittent claudication on clinical background, he will get a Venous Doppler done to rule out any atheromatous plaques. Also, he will get your serum electrolytes, Calcium and Vitamin D levels.
If your doppler comes out to be normal, he would start you on a supplement containing calcium, vitamin D and Levocarnitine.
Once started on this supplement you will start getting relief in 2-3 weeks.
Also get your blood sugars checked.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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